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Cristal Union

Cristal Union, a prominent player in the agribusiness sector, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across various regions, including the northern and central parts of the country. Founded in 2001, the company has established itself as a leader in the sugar and alcohol industries, focusing on the production of sugar from sugar beets and the distillation of alcohol from agricultural raw materials. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Cristal Union offers a diverse range of products, including high-quality sugar, bioethanol, and animal feed. The company is recognised for its unique approach to integrating environmental responsibility into its operations, setting it apart in a competitive market. Notably, Cristal Union has achieved significant milestones in expanding its production capabilities and enhancing its market position, making it a key contributor to the European agribusiness landscape.

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25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Sugar Processing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

13

Industry Benchmark

Cristal Union's score of 25 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cristal Union's reported carbon emissions

Cristal Union, headquartered in France, reported significant carbon emissions in 2022, with total emissions of approximately 709,236,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 7,660,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 920,134,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 27.5% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target also extends to Scope 3 emissions, which include those from purchased goods and services, as well as fuel and energy-related activities. Cristal Union's commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), classifying their targets as consistent with limiting global warming to well below 2°C. The company’s proactive approach includes addressing land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks within their reduction strategy. As part of their ongoing efforts, Cristal Union continues to monitor and report on their emissions, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and climate action in the agricultural production sector.

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Scope 1
560,000,000
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Scope 2
820,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cristal Union's primary industry is Sugar, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Cristal Union is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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